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PICkit(tm) 2 PK2CMD SOFTWARE LICENSE
This License Agreement (Agreement) is a contract between You (as
an individual or as a representative of your employer) and
Microchip Technology Incorporated ("Company") for the PICkit(tm) 2
PK2CMD software (including source code) accompanying this Agreement
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